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19 hours ago | 
marketplace.org | Kai Ryssdal |Kimberly Adams |Marissa Cabrera |Courtney Bergsieker
Episode 1393May 15, 2025We’re answering your questions about the U.S.-China trade deal, the GOP tax bill and more. In today’s show, Kimber-Kai are answering your questions about all the wild things going on in the U.S. economy. Isn’t the 30% tariff rate on China still crazy high? And, how are local governments preparing for potential federal funding cuts? We’ll discuss how states are weighing their next moves, and how the “Trump Slump” has taken shape in California.
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2 days ago | 
marketplace.org | Kai Ryssdal |Kimberly Adams |Courtney Bergsieker |Marissa Cabrera
On today’s show, Kimberly continues to make us smart about the GOP’s massive tax bill. This time, we’re digging into a small (but important) detail buried in the bill that could have enormous consequences for the regulation of artificial intelligence: a clause that would block states from enforcing AI laws for ten years. We’ll break down what’s at stake. And, the U.S. dollar is getting weaker. We’ll explain what it could mean for the economy. Here’s everything we talked about today:
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3 days ago | 
marketplace.org | Kai Ryssdal |Kimberly Adams |Courtney Bergsieker |Marissa Cabrera
Episode 1391May 13, 2025Anybody out there? Today we’re ditching the drama on Earth and talking about K2-18b, an exoplanet 120 light-years away. K2-18b recently made headlines after researchers claimed to observe possible “signs of life” in the planet's atmosphere. So, did we find aliens? Michaela Musilova, an astrobiologist and analog astronaut, said it’s too early to tell. “Is it actually a detection of life, or is it potentially just some noise in the data?
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3 days ago | 
marketplace.org | Kai Ryssdal |Kimberly Adams |Courtney Bergsieker |Marissa Cabrera
House Republicans’ newly released tax plan includes trillions in tax breaks. But those tax cuts will come at a cost. We’ll get into it. And, Apple plans to raise iPhone prices but won’t point fingers at President Trump’s tariffs. We’ll unpack how all the tariff chaos could lead to elevated prices, no matter what they actually cost companies. Plus, sci-fi escapism and Pope Leo XIV’s love of baseball make us smile. Here’s everything we talked about today:
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6 days ago | 
marketplace.org | Kimberly Adams |Sabri Ben-Achour |Courtney Bergsieker |Marissa Cabrera
Episode 1389May 9, 2025Is U.S. trade policy being run on vibes? Trump said an 80% tariff on China “seems right.”MARK SCHIEFELBEIN/AFP/Getty Images
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1 week ago | 
marketplace.org | Kimberly Adams |Reema Khrais |Marissa Cabrera |Courtney Bergsieker
Episode 1388May 8, 2025Will U.S.-U.K. trade relations keep calm and carry on? Following Trump’s so-called “Liberation Day” tariffs, the United States has now struck a trade deal (sorta) with the United Kingdom. We’ll get into it. Plus, childcare costs a lot – and in some places, more than rent. Then, we’ll smile at the unexpected joy of “swole culture.” And what if, instead of sports metaphors, we used makeup lingo at work?
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1 week ago | 
marketplace.org | Kimberly Adams |Reema Khrais |Marissa Cabrera |Courtney Bergsieker
On today’s episode: Marketplace’s Reema Khrais joins Kimberly to discuss two stories from opposite ends of the housing spectrum – cuts to rental assistance programs and the soaring cost of starter homes. Then, Kimberly explains yet another reason why the rest of the world is giving the U.S. major side-eye. And we’ll smile about a slimy substance that might help keep microplastics at bay and parrots connecting over Facetime.
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1 week ago | 
marketplace.org | Kimberly Adams |Amy Scott |Marissa Cabrera |Courtney Bergsieker
Episode 1386May 6, 2025As the world races towards decarbonization, the U.S. risks falling behind. So far, President Trump’s “drill, baby, drill,” agenda has proven to be a sharp turn from Biden-era climate initiatives, including the landmark spending bill the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA).
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1 week ago | 
marketplace.org | Kai Ryssdal |Kimberly Adams |Courtney Bergsieker |Marissa Cabrera
Episode 1385May 5, 2025How are companies handling tariffs? Exactly like we predictedPlus, the cost of mass deportations. Frederic J. Brown/AFP via Getty Images
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1 week ago | 
marketplace.org | Kai Ryssdal |Kimberly Adams |Courtney Bergsieker |Marissa Cabrera
On today’s episode, Kimberly joins "Economics on Tap" from the Toronto airport. We’ll unpack President Trump’s elimination of a tariff loophole known as the de minimus exemption that went into effect today, meaning low-cost shipments will no longer enter the United States tariff-free. Without it, Americans could start to feel some serious tariff pain. And, President Trump is renewing threats to revoke Harvard University’s tax-exempt status. Plus, we’ll play a round of Half Full/Half Empty.
